WA state legislator aims to correct prohibitive poker legislation
In-home recreational internet gaming shouldnt be a felony, says Strow. 10th District legislator introduces bill to provide an affirmative defense to the Class C Felony created by 2006 internet gambling bill.
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Poker terminology:
- FIFTH STREET - In stud poker, the fifth card to be dealt to each player. Sometimes used to refer to the last card dealt in Hold'em, although the more common term for this is RIVER (q.v.).
- BUNNY - An eight. So named because one can easily draw "rabbit ears" above the numeral 8, "paws" in the middle and "feet" at the bottom. (Do this only at home, and not on cards that will be used for play.)
- SHORT-STACKED - Playing with a only a small amount of money, thus limiting one's risk and reward.
- LOOSE - Playing more hands than the norm. Antonym: TIGHT.
- BLUFF - To make a bet or raise with a poor hand, in hope that the remaining active player(s) will fold.
- SCOOP - To take all of a pot that is normally split, either by winning both halves outright or winning one half when no players qualify for the other half.
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